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Scand/CompLit 230
Introduction to Folklore Studies
Fall Quarter 2008

Class meets Monday thru Thursday, 9:30-10:20, Electrical Engineering Bldg 105
Instructor: Guntis Smidchens 
Office: Raitt Hall 305 T 
Office Hours: TBA
e-mail: guntiss@u.washington.edu 
Phone:  (206) 616-5224 

TA: TBA

Course Description 

Folklore (proverbs, riddles, songs, stories, beliefs, customs, folk craft and folk art) is a window into a group's worldview.  This  course will survey the different genres of folklore and kinds of groups which maintain folklore traditions. A  variety of theories and methods applied in folklore studies during the past two centuries will be introduced  in readings and lectures.  

Grades 

  • Two fieldwork assignments (5-6 pages each): 40% 
  • Class Participation (Online Discussion) 20%
  • Midterm Examination: 20% 
  • Final Examination: 20% 

Required Readings 

  • R. Dorson, Bloodstoppers and Bearwalkers (at UW Bookstore)
  • H. Glassie, All Silver and No Brass (at UW Bookstore)
     
  • Additional required readings include websites and selected articles as listed in the Lecture Schedule. 
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 Last Updated: 
06/06/2008 

 Contact the instructor at: guntiss@u.washington.edu